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Apr 30, 2022 · I am more familiar with "I'm determined to do something" in which "determined" is an adjective, but some dictionaries include " determine + to +infinitive" (determine as a verb here)and mark it as a "formal" expression. For example, "Mary is determined to leave" vs "Mary determines to leave" => The first one sounds better to me but I am not ...
Nov 28, 2020 · English - England. Nov 28, 2020. #2. Both are possible. But the second is the more common version, as you say. Maybe because to not give up is technically a split infinitive, since there’s an extra word separating the infinitive marker “to” from its infinitive, and until relatively recently, split infinitives were frowned upon.
Nov 18, 2009 · Nov 18, 2009. #2. I haven't heard of a "determined," chin, but I would say it meant he had a "strong", "jutting", or "well-defined" chin. Also, this may refer to the shape of his jawline in general rather than just his chin. "Broad" might also be valid.
Sep 8, 2011 · Member Emeritus. New York City. English - US. Sep 8, 2011. #2. I am determined to do my homework. I am committed to doing my homework. The "committed" in your second sentence also needs "to".
May 11, 2014 · New Member. Chinese. May 11, 2014. #1. hi guys, I would ask what does "be determined for" mean? I have leant about "determined on sth" or sth is determined by sth, but how to understand "be determined for" ? sentence: journalists, as the main providers of news and information, should be more reasonably objective, disciplined and determined for ...
Jan 9, 2012 · The charity organisation determined (identified) the most important needs of the homeless as being (1) food and (2) shelter. They then defined these needs: (1) at least two meals a day (one hot); (2) protection from rain and snow, with a minimum temperature of 15°C. They later determined (decided) their priority actions to meet these needs.
Jun 3, 2021 · British English. Jun 3, 2021. #2. "Determined" has a very different meaning from "decisive". Being decisive is all about making quick decisions and sticking to them. Being determined is a form of mental strength, and has nothing to do with decision making. It could in fact point to obstinacy, which is something of an antonym of decisiveness.
Aug 23, 2021 · Hello all, She took a deep breath and fixed her eyes on the sky, _____ not to look back. A. determined B. determining. (self-constructed) Both "determine to do" and "be determined to do" are often seen, so I'd like to know in the topic sentence, what would be the difference between options A...
Sep 28, 2007 · Jun 8, 2011. #5. Highstep said: The Canadian government translation seems to be officially à determiner, (source) which seems clear to me. Looking at the other threads, être determiner seems like an anglicisme and reste à voir is more like wait and see. And à confirmer means to be confirmed. Last edited by a moderator: Jun 29, 2013.
determine还可表示对某事物产生决定性的“影响”简芹敬或“决定”。. 三、侧重点不同. 1、determine to do：表示动作上决心做某事。. 2、be determined to do：表示状态上决心做某事。. "determine to do" 和 "be determined to do" 是两个表达意愿和决心的短语。. 它们在释义、用法 ...
